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Tortilla vs. Milkshake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tortilla and milkshake

  • Tortilla has more iron, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, and fiber; however, milkshake has more calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for tortilla is 46% higher.
  • Milkshake is lower in sodium.
  • Tortilla has a higher glycemic index than milkshake.

Food types used in this article are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Milk shakes, thick vanilla.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 44% 16% 3.8% 17% 11% 49% 12% 1.8% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.3%
Contains more IronIron +3710%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1814.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +621.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +108.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.3%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 8.3% 1% 18% 7.5% 45% 2.7% 22% 9.7% 65% 0.5% 5.3% 7.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +280%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2725.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +116.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +181.4%
Contains more OtherOther +105.5%
Contains more FatsFats +218.9%
Contains more WaterWater +86.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 21% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.886 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +246%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +373%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tortilla Milkshake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Milkshake DV% diff.
Iron 3.81mg 0.1mg 46%
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.03mg 28%
Selenium 16.6µg 2.3µg 26%
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 0.146mg 25%
Folate 98µg 7µg 23%
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 22%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Sodium 482mg 95mg 17%
Carbs 49.94g 17.75g 11%
Manganese 0.268mg 0.014mg 11%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Calcium 70mg 146mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.296g 1.886g 7%
Protein 7.28g 3.86g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.195mg 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Calories 237kcal 112kcal 6%
Vitamin D 48IU 6%
Copper 0.102mg 0.051mg 6%
Phosphorus 146mg 115mg 4%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.368mg 4%
Fats 0.95g 3.03g 3%
Vitamin A 25µg 3%
Choline 14.3mg 3%
Magnesium 19mg 12mg 2%
Potassium 105mg 183mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.185g 0.875g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 0.113g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.042mg 1%
Zinc 0.32mg 0.39mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.05mg 1%
Net carbs 47.54g 17.75g N/A
Sugar 2.75g 17.75g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.054mg 0%
Threonine 0.182mg 0.174mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0.234mg 0%
Leucine 0.53mg 0.378mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 0.306mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0.097mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0.186mg 0%
Valine 0.326mg 0.258mg 0%
Histidine 0.165mg 0.105mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Milkshake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Tortilla
15%
Milkshake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
18%
Milkshake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.59g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkshake
Milkshake contains less Sodium (difference - 387mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/nutrients
  2. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.